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Jackie Joyner-Kersee donates books to Jefferson Elementary School students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Normandy got a special visit. On Monday, Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee came to read to them.She also signed and donated 200 books to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. The East St. Louis native says reading encourages kids to dream big, and shares the tools the Olympian used to help her win six gold medals. Trending: St. Louis man flips after win on The Jennifer Hudson Show "I never imagined I would be having an impact on kids like this, but I knew that it was very important because it's a part of the book that's connecting kids to their dreams and just allowing you to dream because I was a dreamer," Joyner-Kersee shared. "I wanted to go to the Olympics and I didn't know if that was going to happen - let alone win medals, but to see it open their eyes and the connection just really lifted my spirit, and seeing we are on the right path."The students also presented her with a special thank-you gift. The boo...

Senior citizen resource fair happening today in Florissant, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Senior citizens in need of help can head to the city of Florissant for a resource fair Tuesday.It runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the James J. Eagan Community Center. There will be more than 75 booths with information for senior citizens considering moving to retirement communities, assisted living, and long-term care facilities. Trending: St. Louis man flips after win on The Jennifer Hudson Show There will also be free coffee and donuts.

Broncos mailbag: Should Denver be interested in Austin Ekeler? And what’s up at center?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.With the contractual drama between former Western Colorado Mountaineer, Austin Ekeler, and the San Diego Chargers, what are the chances that the Broncos bid high for his services in 2024? From Marshall Faulk and Tiki Barber to Darren Sproles and Alvin Kamara, I think Ekeler fits the perfect mold for a Sean Payton type of RB. He’s arguably responsible for the evolution of the dual threat RB.— Jamal Rucker, Portsmouth, Va.Hey Jamal, thanks for writing in.First, you’re on the right track in terms of 2024 as the timing element for this question. Ekeler has made it pretty clear he wants a raise, a trade or both. At this point, what incentive does Los Angeles have to move him? Even if they do end up trading him, it probably won’t be to a draft capital-poor division rival.Now, 2024? Never say never. That’s a long way away in football timing. Cap...

Broncos draft preview: Starting-caliber RBs are regularly found on Day 3. Can Denver nab one?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

Editor’s note: Second of a series of NFL draft previews as it relates to the Broncos. Monday: Quarterbacks. Today: Running backs.Broncos’ in-house offseason moves: Signed Samaje Prine (two years, $7.5 million) and Tony Jones Jr. (one year).Under contract: Javonte Williams (two years), Perine (two years), Jones Jr. (one year), Tyler Badie (one year), Damarea Crockett (one year), Tyreik McAllister (one year).Need scale (1-10): 6. The Broncos have been active in free agency, but the roster numbers are still a bit deceiving. Williams (knee) is no sure bet to be back by Week 1. Badie flashed late in the year, but there aren’t many sure bets beyond Perine. Starting-caliber players can be found on Day 3 at running back, and the Broncos would do well to find one in 2023 or, at the latest, 2024.Top Five1. Bijan Robinson, Texas: Universally regarded among the most talented players in the draft and almost a sure bet to be the first back off the board. He’s been a highlight reel machine s...

Broomfield, Rocky Mountain, Legacy remain usual suspects in expanded Front Range League baseball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

The expanded Front Range League looks a little different this spring, but it’s the same teams who are dominating on the diamond.Broomfield, the defending Class 5A state champion, is currently the state’s No. 2-ranked team. No. 1 Rocky Mountain – owners of six state titles like the Eagles – and No. 9 Legacy (2022 runner-up) are also showing early promise.Coming out of last season’s all-Front Range League 5A final, the three schools are the favorites in the new-look league that added four schools this season in Erie, Prairie View, Northglenn and Brighton.“To finish at or near the top of our league, you’re going to be battle-tested just like a lot of those leagues down south in the suburbs,” Broomfield coach Kale Gilmore said. “Rocky Mountain looks like they’re back to who they usually are; Legacy’s going to be tough again, Fossil Ridge is going to be tough. There’s a lot of good teams, plus we added to the depth o...

Presale Codes for 5 Seconds of Summer World Tour “5 Seconds of Summer Show”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

Hey all you Youngbloods out there, we’ve got some good news — 5 Seconds of Summer are going on a giant tour. The Aussie heartthrobs are hitting dates in South America, North America and Europe in a tour dubbed “% Seconds of Summer Show.” The first dates in South America are still TBA, but the North America run launches on August 10 in Uncasville, CT and wraps here in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on September 14 — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the 5 Seconds of Summer World Tour “5 Seconds of Summer Show” tickets are as follows:Presale codes for 5 Seconds of Summer World Tour “5 Seconds of Summer Show”Presale tickets for 5 Seconds of Summer World Tour “5 Seconds of Summer Show” go on sale today, April 11 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Citi card presale code or password: 412800 (you will need a...

Photos: Entertainment power couple list their California ranch for $25 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

The caretaker’s house. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The Mark Rios-designed primary residence has an open-concept floorplan with tall cathedral-vaulted ceilings, skylights and two staircases. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)Off the sitting area, a wall of bookcases lines the staircase to the primary suite. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The primary bedroom. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The primary suite’s walk-in closet. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The breakfast nook and kitchen. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)A view of the tennis court. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)Inside the stable. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The ranch has chicken and pigeon coops. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)The pool. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo)Show Caption of ExpandA Calabasas ranch owned by former Warner Bros. executive Bob Daly and his wife, the hitmaker Carole Bayer Sager, is on the market for $24.995 million.The property, known as Oaktree Ranch, spans approximately 19 acres and contains a three-bedroom 7,500-square-foot primary...

RHOC alum Kelly Dodd’s former Newport Beach home lists for $4.3 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

The living room. (Photo by ModernTake)The kitchen. (Photo by ModernTake)A glimpse of the backyard pool and spa, outdoor fireplace and built-in barbecue. (Photo by ModernTake)Show Caption of ExpandA Newport Beach home linked to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Kelly Dodd and her husband, ex-Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal, has hit the market for $4.285 million.Spanning 3,597 square feet, the house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and backs up to a palm tree-lined yard with a pool and spa.According to the listing, improvements have been made to the home concealed in the heart of the inner loop within the highly-coveted “Port Streets” neighborhood on a large lot.The all-white interior has distressed mahogany floors. There’s a built-in banquet in the gourmet kitchen, which flows into the great room.A fireplace anchors the living room under a half-vaulted ceiling. In the dining area, an orange statement chandelier has been viewed on Rick and Kelly’s Daily Smash Y...

California reminder: Tax filing deadline, for most, shifts to October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

Just eight days remain until the traditional tax filing deadline, but most Californians can take a breather and wait it out.Why? Storms, wildfires and flood damage late last year and into early 2023 extended the tax filing deadlines for most Californians.The new deadline of Oct. 16 applies to California and federal individual and business tax returns and payments. The Franchise Tax Board said taxpayers who suffered financial losses to storm damage are eligible to claim those losses on their tax returns.The IRS said the extension includes most 2022 individual and business returns originally due April 18. Other business returns, normally due on March 15 and April 18, and returns of tax-exempt organizations typically due on May 15, also were extended.Related ArticlesBusiness | IRS vows to audit more wealthy folks, provide better service Business | Letters: Homeless sweep | Others’ money | UC fixes | Letter misleads | Climate change aid Business | ...

McManus: Get ready to add criminal trials to Trump campaign chaos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:41:49 GMT

The calendar for the 2024 presidential campaign just became a lot more complicated.Not the primary calendar. The trial calendar.Last week, former President Donald Trump was arraigned in Manhattan on felony charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn star.Given the Dickensian pace of court proceedings in New York, Trump’s trial won’t begin until next year, right in the middle of the election campaign.His lawyers are expected to file motions challenging the case in August, just in time for the first GOP presidential debate. Those preliminary battles could go all the way to the Supreme Court.That isn’t the only potential train wreck on the horizon.Trump faces three more possible indictments: a Georgia prosecution based on his attempts to reverse that state’s 2020 election result; federal charges over his hoard of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago; and charges stemming from his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, plot to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden...